The first patio furniture I purchased came with an octagon table and 4 chairs. Within a very short time, I realized that I couldn’t seat enough people for my needs. I could use two other chairs that I purchased with the set, but how could I get them around this table? I ended up making a round top to go over the octagon table top that would give me the expansion I needed. Now, I have to use a table cloth to make the round top work. While this solution has worked out OK, but, I should have thought through this further.

So when you decide to go in for that smart rocking chair in the home-décor exhibition, be sure to first give it a long, cool thought. Does that attractive looking piece in the show window really go with the theme of your home furniture, or is it looking attractive, yet would do well to continue sitting there itself? Take your time choosing your pieces, and you will never be the loser.

Since the winter will mostly be spent indoors, it is necessary to take care of the outdoor items that are likely to be affected by the cold. This will definitely include the patio furniture that is outside. One had better take care of its business before the winter snow sets in, since it may be made of material that is not necessarily compatible with snow. What then are the preparations that need to be done so as to take care of the patio set?